How to pronounce critically
Say it like KRIT-ih-kuh-lee. Critically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIT).
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- KRIT
- ih
- kuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Critically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of critically
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRIT-ih-kuh-lee.
What does critically mean?
- in a critical manner“this must be examined critically”
Where does critically come from?
From critical + -ly.
Questions about saying critically
How do you pronounce critically?
Say KRIT-ih-kuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in critically?
Critically has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIT). Broken into parts: KRIT · ih · kuh · lee.
Is critically pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/ (KRIT-ih-kuh-lee).